TinkNH
<font color=blue>just not quite ready to let go of
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Ok..here goes with my first post of my trip report....I am very glad I kept that trip journal now!
The Cast:
ME- 35, self proclaimed disney nut and planner
DH-34, complains about my planning and overpacking, but is then glad.
DD-4, our little princess and now Mickeys biggest fan.
Special Appearances by:
DBFF- 30 my best friend and confidant. Not as obsessed as I am but getting there
BFF'sDH-30 Had not been to WDW since he was a wee kid...
DN- 3 (i will call her neice as she calls me Auntie) Princess nut
DN - turned 1 on trip...nephew
Friday September 15.
We were flying out of Manchester NH, and our flight was due to take off at 11:15 am. Upon arrival at the airport we heard it was delayed 15 min due to issues in Philly. So we parked ourselves in the gate, and hung out waiting for the plane to arrive. at 11:15..we were told the plane was furthere delayed..our new take off time 11:50. Then it was 12:05, then 12:30.....
Luckily the kids were amused by each other as well as lunch from McDonalds and a nice gentleman who made balloon animals for the children. The plane finally arrived at 1:10. and they got us on board and in the air quickly but still over 2 hrs late! I was wondering where the pixie dust was...but refused to let this bother me at all.
We arrive in Orlando at about 4:30 pm..and head to the ME busses. We were usshered right on to the bus and whisked away to the Poly. DD was at this point really wondering where "Mickey's house" actually WAS. We checked into the Poly, had Tuvalu room 3418. DD was given a lei from a lovely CM..and then given instructions how to give me and her daddy one and kiss us on the cheek..so cute. The Poly was lovely and every CM we encountered thus far was so nice, greeting us with Alohas, and calling DD princess..which made her giggle. We wandered to our room..taking in the sights of the resort. The room was wonderful..spacious and beautiful. Teh only downside was the view, there was a giant palm tree that was basically IN the balcony, and the rest of the view was of teh close by Fiji longhouse. DH called to see if there was an upgrade to a water view..but was told all that was avaliable was concierge, and it was just not in the budget. I was also a little worred because the 3 rd floor is smoking optional and we requested non smoking. But the room did not smell like anuyone had ever smoked there. There was smoke when we opened the balcony door...but it was so hot that we figured it would not matter to us much.
After changing into shorts and a quick freshen up we headed over to the monorail to take us to the GF for dinner at 1900 park fare. We had a 7:30 ADR. I was so glad my BFF had decided to join us on vacation and we moved our ADR..it was for 5:00 origionally and due to our late flight..we never would have made it! We got to the GF and looked around while waiting for BFF and her family to come from the CBR. When they arrived we checked in and were shown right to our table after a stop to meet the Fairy Godmother:
The pigtailed one is my DD, and the other is BFFs DD
Once we were seated we got the kids plates filled and then attacked the buffet. The food was WONDERFUL! There was a mushroom ravioli that was delish..and curry chicken and a pasta station..and and..it was all too good! We also met Prince Charming:
and Cinderella herself:
Luckily I got the pictures in before DD..who was tired at this point...had chocolate icecream and wore most of it. I guess those white shorts were a one time thing..as they are permanently stained with chocolate!
After stuffing ourselfs silly..we returned to the poly only todiscover that DH had left the clip on part of his sunglasses at the table. SO DD and I went to the room and started to unpack a few things while he went back to get them. He decided to walk back from the GF..thinking this would be faster than the monirail..in the dark and rain. If you ever do this..stick to the path. DH had a rash on his legs and arms for the rest of the week that we are pretty sure he got from something when he took a shortcut through the brush...
will he never learn! After unpacking we all crashed quite early. It was raining so we didnt try to watch the fireworks. Coming tomorrow: MGM
The Cast:
ME- 35, self proclaimed disney nut and planner
DH-34, complains about my planning and overpacking, but is then glad.
DD-4, our little princess and now Mickeys biggest fan.
Special Appearances by:
DBFF- 30 my best friend and confidant. Not as obsessed as I am but getting there
BFF'sDH-30 Had not been to WDW since he was a wee kid...
DN- 3 (i will call her neice as she calls me Auntie) Princess nut
DN - turned 1 on trip...nephew
Friday September 15.
We were flying out of Manchester NH, and our flight was due to take off at 11:15 am. Upon arrival at the airport we heard it was delayed 15 min due to issues in Philly. So we parked ourselves in the gate, and hung out waiting for the plane to arrive. at 11:15..we were told the plane was furthere delayed..our new take off time 11:50. Then it was 12:05, then 12:30.....
Luckily the kids were amused by each other as well as lunch from McDonalds and a nice gentleman who made balloon animals for the children. The plane finally arrived at 1:10. and they got us on board and in the air quickly but still over 2 hrs late! I was wondering where the pixie dust was...but refused to let this bother me at all.
We arrive in Orlando at about 4:30 pm..and head to the ME busses. We were usshered right on to the bus and whisked away to the Poly. DD was at this point really wondering where "Mickey's house" actually WAS. We checked into the Poly, had Tuvalu room 3418. DD was given a lei from a lovely CM..and then given instructions how to give me and her daddy one and kiss us on the cheek..so cute. The Poly was lovely and every CM we encountered thus far was so nice, greeting us with Alohas, and calling DD princess..which made her giggle. We wandered to our room..taking in the sights of the resort. The room was wonderful..spacious and beautiful. Teh only downside was the view, there was a giant palm tree that was basically IN the balcony, and the rest of the view was of teh close by Fiji longhouse. DH called to see if there was an upgrade to a water view..but was told all that was avaliable was concierge, and it was just not in the budget. I was also a little worred because the 3 rd floor is smoking optional and we requested non smoking. But the room did not smell like anuyone had ever smoked there. There was smoke when we opened the balcony door...but it was so hot that we figured it would not matter to us much.
After changing into shorts and a quick freshen up we headed over to the monorail to take us to the GF for dinner at 1900 park fare. We had a 7:30 ADR. I was so glad my BFF had decided to join us on vacation and we moved our ADR..it was for 5:00 origionally and due to our late flight..we never would have made it! We got to the GF and looked around while waiting for BFF and her family to come from the CBR. When they arrived we checked in and were shown right to our table after a stop to meet the Fairy Godmother:
The pigtailed one is my DD, and the other is BFFs DD
Once we were seated we got the kids plates filled and then attacked the buffet. The food was WONDERFUL! There was a mushroom ravioli that was delish..and curry chicken and a pasta station..and and..it was all too good! We also met Prince Charming:
Luckily I got the pictures in before DD..who was tired at this point...had chocolate icecream and wore most of it. I guess those white shorts were a one time thing..as they are permanently stained with chocolate!
After stuffing ourselfs silly..we returned to the poly only todiscover that DH had left the clip on part of his sunglasses at the table. SO DD and I went to the room and started to unpack a few things while he went back to get them. He decided to walk back from the GF..thinking this would be faster than the monirail..in the dark and rain. If you ever do this..stick to the path. DH had a rash on his legs and arms for the rest of the week that we are pretty sure he got from something when he took a shortcut through the brush...
will he never learn! After unpacking we all crashed quite early. It was raining so we didnt try to watch the fireworks. Coming tomorrow: MGM
I know some people can't stand Stich, but he has become one of my and DDs favorites) Then I have to wake DH..no easy task and DD who is at this point all confused as to what is going on, and what her parents are thinking. I get her lathered up in "sun scream" and dressed and as I am finishing getting the bag o stuff loaded I hear her screaming that there is a GIANT bug on the window. I rush over fearing a giant spider (my biggest fear! 
) and I see this stuck to the sliding glass door:
Here is DD on the super crowded bus we took from the Poly to GF to MGM:
